"There's been a whole lot of speculation on what the Orioles are going to do with Adam Jones this offseason.

The 26-year-old former Gold Glove center fielder and 2009 All Star is under the Orioles' control for two more years. He has emerged as one of two primary cornerstones of the team – along with 2011 All Star Matt Wieters.

But he is also the club's top trade chip and, for a rebuilding club, he could bring in a haul.

So what's going to happen?

I've been told that the Orioles, who signed Endy Chavez last week to be a fourth outfielder, are still looking for another outfielder and are fairly confident they will land one – and maybe soon. And that sentence surely will lead to further speculation that Jones is on his way out."